At this time we don't offer continuing education units or credits, although we're working on it.

Online Wilderness First Responder Recertification

Q: Who is eligible for this course?

You are eligible to take this course if: 1 - You have any WFR or Wilderness-EMT certification that is current or expired no more than 30 days ago. OR 2 - You have a Survival Med WFR or W-EMT certification that is current or expired no more than 6 months ago. If you don't meet either requirement, you can take the full Wilderness First Responder certification course .

Q: How long does it take?

WFR Recertification students can typically finish within 2-3 days depending on their personal schedule and knowledge level. You're free to go fast, or take your time - it's your call.

Q: What assignments are required?

This course has several medical scenarios with multiple-choice knowledge checks & quizzes. They are scored automatically and provide immediate feedback. It also includes one written scenario assignment with individual feedback from your instructor with personalized coaching points. Hands-on skills are submitted via videos & photos . Your instructor reviews them individually and provides 1:1 feedback. The certification exam is multiple-choice and graded automatically. The certificate is available for download as soon as you pass the certification exam.

No Travel • Self-Paced Online Study • Innovative Hands-On Skills Practice • 1:1 Instructor Feedback

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Two-Year WFR Recertification for Any Current Wilderness First Responder Certificate

This efficient and affordable no-travel WFR & Wilderness EMT refresher taught by ER doctors updates your wilderness medicine know-how, refreshes your hands-on skills & recertifies you for two years.

NOTE: Current WFR certification required. If your certificate has expired, enroll in the standard WFR certification. It is not possible to substitute EMT, RN, WFA, BWLS, BLS &/or CPR/AED certifications for the WFR requirement. Open to ages 15+.

Two Full Years of Unlimited Access From Date of Purchase

Self-paced General Wilderness First Aid video classes cover common injuries & illness + wildlife, terrain, weather & survival skills

Hands-on Practical Skills submitted via video & photos with detailed 1:1 feedback

Realistic video scenarios challenge you to assess patients & improvise medical care under pressure

Survival Med Challenge! webinars coached by our physicians - replay links included

Upgrade to W-EMT for free if you have a current state EMT license or NREMT certification

Multiple-choice knowledge checks & quizzes

Certification exam with 50 multiple-choice questions

Downloadable textbook covers Basic Wilderness Life Support

Closed-captioned & includes extra resources at no extra cost

Frequently-Asked Questions

Who is eligible for this course?

Do you recertify Wilderness EMT?

Yes, the Wilderness EMT recertification upgrade is included at no extra course for people who already have an EMS license or NREMT certification.

Your WFR course contains step-by-step instructions.

In a nutshell:

You first complete your WFR recertification.

You then provide a copy of your current state license or NREMT certification.

Upon verification, we upgrade your WFR certificate to W-EMT.

How long does it take?

Who accepts this certification?

Here's a partial list of organizations who have accepted Survival Med certificates.

Wondering about a specific employer? Contact Student Support & we'll check our records.

Using your certificate for a job? We always advise checking with your supervisor. For example, different National Parks have different requirements.

Need live and/or in-person training?
We also offer live and in-person options.

Contact Student Support via the Help bubble to see if these may work for you.

What assignments are required?

This course has several medical scenarios with multiple-choice knowledge checks & quizzes. They are scored automatically and provide immediate feedback.

It also includes one written scenario assignment with individual feedback from your instructor with personalized coaching points.

Hands-on skills are submitted via videos & photos. Your instructor reviews them individually and provides 1:1 feedback.

The certification exam is multiple-choice and graded automatically.

The certificate is available for download as soon as you pass the certification exam.

Do you offer CEUs?

No-Travel Practical Skills Refresher

Practice using everyday items to control bleeding and stabilize potential injuries

Review patient assessment techniques plus spinal stabilization, splinting, tourniquets, compression bandaging and more.

Submit videos & photos of practical skills using "volunteer patients" & get individual feedback from our medical faculty.

Wilderness First Aid Curriculum

Via self-paced online classes, interactive video scenarios, medical case assignments, knowledge checks & quizzes

Injury assessment & basic life support

MARCH & SAMPLE patient assessment protocols; breathing, circulatory & nervous system assessment; spinal stabilization; basic CPR & Heimlich maneuver training

Common outdoor medical problems

Treating & stabilizing impalements, broken bones, finger amputations, muscle injuries, bleeding, wounds, cold injuries, heat illness, lightning and altitude ilness & more

Wildlife attacks & treating injuries

Dealing with grizzlies, black bears, mountain lions; snakes & scorpions; other venomous animal & insect bites, stings, rabies prevention & communicable & waterborne diseases

Terrain, temperature & weather hazards

Terrain, temperature and weather hazards

Heat & cold related injuries; wildfires, lightning & burns; floods, tides & drowning; avalanches & earthquakes; acute mountain & altitude sickness (AMS, HACE, HAPE)

Basic outdoor survival skills

Route, logistics & supplies planning; avoiding getting lost, signaling for rescue; finding and treating water for safe drinking, maximizing chances of being found alive

Plus advanced Circulatory, Respiratory, Soft Tissue Injury, Musculoskeletal Injury, Spinal Injury & Medical-Legal Modules

Test your knowledge with realistic wilderness emergency scenarios

Practice the same SOAP (subjective, objective, assessment, plan) protocol used in medical emergencies around the world

Includes Survival Med Challenge! Webinars

Recent topics: Head Wounds & Eye Injuries, Fires & Burns, Extreme Heat Emergencies, How To Build Your Wilderness First Aid Kit, What Search & Rescue Wants You To Know

Realistic video medical cases build confidence & know-how

Pick-a-path questions provide instant feedback on your diagnosis & treatment decisions

Live chat with our physician-instructors

Widely-Accepted 2-Year WFR Recertification

Survival Med Wilderness First Responder Certificate

Includes upgrade to Wilderness EMT students who already hold a current state or NREMT license.

Accepted by National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, National Assn for Search & Rescue, ACA/PaddleSports (American Canoe), mountain rescue teams, ski/beach patrol, SAR teams, local Sierra Club chapters, guide & expedition businesses & many others

NOTE: As a matter of policy, federal & state agencies do not endorse specific wilderness medicine schools or programs.

Extra Resources—At No Extra Cost

Optional free enrollment in Univ. of Utah's Associate in Wilderness Medicine advanced certification program—only through Survival Med!

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